The Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain has issued an official statement expressing deep sorrow and strong condemnation of a recent musical event that took place at the Holy Trinity Church in Brighton, southern England.
The statement clarifies that neither the Archdiocese, Archbishop Nikitas, nor any of the Bishops were aware of the event. The Archdiocese has taken appropriate actions in response to this act of disobedience and disrespect towards holy sites, and prays for protection from similar incidents in the future.
The concert, performed by a group of Greek musicians at the Greek Orthodox Church in Brighton, has sparked controversy and outrage. Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain has stated that he was not informed about the event beforehand and has sent a letter to the relevant Ecclesiastical Committee. He emphasized that he does not support or approve of such events.
The full announcement from the Archdiocese (translated from Greek) is as follows:
The Holy Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain expresses deep sorrow and strong condemnation of the regrettable musical event that took place at the venerable Church of the Holy Trinity in Brighton, southern England, under the leadership of Archimandrite Germanos Kourkounis.
Neither the Holy Archdiocese, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas, nor the Bishops were aware of this event. The Archdiocese has taken necessary measures for acts of disobedience and disrespect towards Ecclesiastical Authority and holy sites. We pray for protection from similar incidents in the future.
Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas